I Thirst

Rev. Nick Cheek John 4: 1-15 and John 19: 28-29 Back in college, I was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. This fraternity was unique in that it created its own philanthropy called Push America. Push America raised funds and awareness for people with disabilities....

Never Forsaken

Rev. Rebecca M. Heilman-Campbell Mark 5: 21 – 43, Mark 15: 33 – 39 “What about my dog?” This was a question that was asked to me by a patient in the cancer unit during my summer as a chaplain. She was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and processing what...

Behold

Rev. Nick Cheek Isaiah 53: 7-9 and Luke 23: 35-42 At the foot of the cross, Mary kneels. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Behold your son. Behold the pain, the agony, the helplessness. Behold the tears. Mary was the mother of Jesus. She was...

Remember Me

Rev. Nick Cheek Isaiah 53: 7-9 and Luke 23: 35-43 Sharron’s nerves were rising as she entered the hall. She had spent a better part of the day picking out what to wear and texting some of her old friends, making sure they would be in attendance. Avoiding the dance...

Forgive

Rev. Nick Cheeck Isaiah 53: 1-6 and Luke 23: 26-34 After Jesus is falsely accused, condemned, and beaten, he is sentenced to death. He is then forced to carry his method of execution through town… up a hill and to a location outside of Jerusalem. As he drags the...

From Brilliance into Brokenness

Rev. Nick Cheek Exodus 24: 12-18 and Matthew 17: 1-9 Midway through Mark’s gospel, people are still trying to figure out who Jesus really is. The crowds are confused, the religious leaders are skeptical, and even the disciples—those closest to him—don’t fully...